Wondering what to do on Valentine’s Day around the summit area? Here’s a sampling of the best Valentine’s Day events and Valentine’s Day meals near The Summit are.
Eating Out for Valentine’s Day?
Babalu For Two. The restaurant located in The Summit at Fritz Farm is having a Valentine’s special. There will be a prix fixe menu that will go from February 11 until February 18.
Dine for 2 at bd’s Mongolian Grill with soup, salad, stir-fry, and a sweetheart sundae. Valentine offer runs February 14 through February 17. Taking reservations now.
Crú Food & Wine Bar wants you to charm your sweetheart with a romantic four course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. It will feature Chef’s Valentine’s Day specials on Friday and Saturday as well. Entree menu will consists of prime filet mignon, seared sea scallops, herb encrusted rack of lamb, and potato wrapped sea bass. Make your reservation today.
Honeywood at Fritz Farm offers a prix fixe menu with a starter, entree, and dessert. The starter is a fondue, entree is your choice of a chicken dish or flounder, and dessert is a dark chocolate sponge cake with mousse. Their Valentine’s Day special will run from February 14 through February 16. Taking reservations now.
J. Render’s offers a three course dinner for two. Choose two entrees which include soup or salad for each guest and a shared dessert. Enjoy live music by Carrie and Taylor.
Valentine’s Day Special at Marikka’s with a paprika chicken in a white wine sauce served with your choice of two sides. For dessert there will be caramelized cinnamon apples served with vanilla ice cream, tipped with whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce. Taking reservations now.
Want a fuss-free Valentine’s Day evening? The Mouse Trap is doing a Sweetheart dinner box for you to take home. Their chefs cook the meal and you just pick it up for a fancy evening at home. Each dinner includes an entree, two side items, a salad, and one dessert.
Palmer’s is serving valentine’s couples with a prix fixe menu along with live music by Ben Lacy.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe on Southland Drive is offering a Valentine’s meal special, 2 feasts and 2 desserts for dine in only.
Ted’s Montana Grill in The Summit at Fritz Farm is now taking reservations for Valentine’s Day.
Texas de Brazil is having a Valentine’s Day lunch from noon until 3:30 pm and dinner from 4 pm until 10 pm. Call in to reserve your table.
Wild Thyme Cooking School is hosting a Chef’s table dinner date night, which includes a Valentine’s wine pairing and a four course dinner. The class is a demonstration style event and guests are welcome to bring their own additional wine or beverage to enjoy with the dinner.
Enjoy a bourbon and chocolate Valentine evening at Whiskey Bear. They’re bourbon and chocolate pairing is a fun and different way to spend the evening with your loved one. Tim Knittle guides you through the perfect pairings.
Winchell’s offers hand-cut ribeyes and pan-seared sea scallops, along with Valentine’s Day-themed trivia.
Valentine’s Day Events in Lexington
Cut and Paste Craft Studio is having a parent/child valentine’s canvas class on Saturday, February 9 at 10 am and also 1 pm. You will paint a raccoon holding a heart.
Rider Appreciation Day at CycleBar for a Valentine’s Day date or solo ride. Challenge for your chance to win 1 year of free rides.
Lexington Athletic Club is having a SWEATheart Valentine’s Day Zumba class on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 pm.
Wild Thyme hosts hands-on cooking classes on Thursday, February 14 at 6 pm. Working alongside your Valentine, the instructor will take you through a culinary celebration of Valentine’s Day. Discover together how romantic and fun it is to cook together. Also on Friday, February 15 there is a My Friday Valentine at 6:30 pm. You’ll enjoy a complimentary wine pairing and wonderful four course dinner with candlelight, ambiance, and romantic music perfect for a night out with your special someone. Taking reservations now.
Valentine’s Hotel Packages
Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast offers three separate Valentine’s packages. A Classic 
Valentine package includes a bouquet of flowers, champagne, dinner at a nearby restaurant with a $100 gift certificate. A Bistro Valentine package includes a bottle of wine from one of Kentucky’s premier vineyards, a room or suit for two, breakfast, and a $50 Bistro dinner card. A Simple Valentine package is about being the right partner and includes a bouquet of flowers in addition to one nights accommodations. Lyndon House also offers a Bed, Breakfast & Ballet package that includes a bouquet of flowers and 2 tickets to the Lexington Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty.
Valentine’s Day Desserts
Chocolate Holler is hosting a Reservation-Only plated dessert night on Valentine’s Day. Reservations include a flight of sipping chocolates, a specialty hot chocolate of choice, and an assortment of chocolatey desserts. There is only enough spots for 14 couples, sign-ups and payment are IN-SHOP ONLY.
European Delights Gourmet Bakery at Brannon Crossing offers raspberry meringue cups, chocolate-covered strawberries, red velvet whoopee pie, and heart shaped cakes.
Old Kentucky Chocolates on Southland Drive offers chocolate-dipped strawberries as well as Valentine’s novelties.
Don’t forget about your four-legged friend on Valentine’s Day. Pick up a Pupsicle at Crank & Boom at either location in The Summit or the Distillery District. These cool treats are made with all natural peanut butter, Greek yogurt, fresh bananas, and pure raw honey. They’re available as singles or sold in packs of three.
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